De Pere Teacher Accused of Hitting Student in the Face

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Posted: 2:41 PM May 14, 2008 De Pere Teacher Accused of Hitting Student in the Face A De Pere High School math teacher is accused of hitting a student in the face several times. 36-year-old David Johnson is charged with disorderly conduct. Johnson's attorney, Brian Maloney, says the teacher didn't intend to harm the student and that the event was an accident. Reporter: Associated Press

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- A De Pere High School math teacher is accused of hitting a student in the face several times.

36-year-old David Johnson is charged with disorderly conduct.

A criminal complaint says the male student told police other students pushed him into the door of Johnson's classroom in March. Johnson unlocked the door and asked if the student was knocking.

The boy says Johnson then stepped forward and struck him four or five times in the face with a closed fist while holding keys. The student's suffered a bloody nose and lip.

Johnson's attorney, Brian Maloney, says the teacher didn't intend to harm the student and that the event was an accident.

School Superintendent Ben Villarruel says Johnson is still a district employee and remains in the classroom.

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Posted by: JENNY Location: WAUSAU on May 23, 2008 at 02:02 AM

THIS IS SO PITIFUL. WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL A TEACHER NEVER ACCIDENTLY HIT ME IN THE FACE. AND THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE THE ONES TO LOOK AT ALSO HES STILL TEACHING... THAT BAD AND WHAT IF HE ACCIDENTLY HITS ANOTHER STUDENT. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE WORLD THESE DAYS WHEN KIDS GOTO SCHOOL THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO FEEL SAFE. THATS WHY MY KIDS ARE HOME-SCHOOLED THANK GOD WHAT DUMB PEOPLE!!!
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Posted by: Jim Location: Neillsville on May 14, 2008 at 04:30 PM

WOW, Sorry I accidentaly punched you in the face. I've punched plenty of faces... Never was it a mistake!
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